Policy Proposal
President-elect announced his intention to end daylight saving time, citing its inconvenience and cost to the nation. He emphasized the Republican Party's commitment to this change on his social media platform.
The proposal aligns with the views of some Republican lawmakers and health experts who argue that the biannual clock changes are outdated and unnecessary, advocating for a return to standard time.
Background and Opposition
Daylight saving time, first adopted in 1942 as a wartime measure, has been subject to scrutiny and various legislative attempts to abolish or make it permanent, such as the .
Critics, including health groups like the and , argue for the benefits of permanent standard time, citing alignment with human biology and sunlight.